Wasn't it long agoWasn't it on a New England coastWasn't it the standard - people praying toThe Son and the Father and the Holy GhostOne nation over GodIs that what we've now become?The founding fathers left a noble legacyTo their sons and daughtersTo their sons and daughtersLook at what we've doneLook at what we've done

Chorus:Breakdown, breakdown, breakdownAs we learn to bite the handThat tries to feed usBreakdown, breakdown, breakdownIf we say that we are freeWho will believe usIf we breakdown, breakdown, breakdownBreakdown, break

See the powder on the glassSee the pillow on the streetSee the charter of a modern loveWith no obligations...or promises to meet

Hear the fear of diseaseHear the baby never bornHear a people crying out"Somebody save us - oh, please somebody save usFrom what we're headed for - from what we're headed for"